Blog Posts in December, 2013

Paul Wesley's Divorce Illustrates the Benefit of Prenup

Pasadena family law lawyers who encourage their clients to consider a prenup before walking down the aisle say the recent divorce of The Vampire Diaries star Paul Wesley from actress Torrey DeVitto illustrates the benefits of a properly prepared prenuptial agreement. Wesley and DeVitto, who appeared on The Vampire Diaries in a guest role, will be keeping their earnings separate after the divorce. ...

Child Support and Visitation Rights

For parents seeking a Pasadena divorce , custody, visitation, and child support will need to be determined as a part of the settlement process. It's important for parents to keep in mind that child support and visitation are two separate legal issues. It is illegal for a custodial parent to withhold visitation to punish the noncustodial parent for failing to pay child support. It is also illegal ...

Lessons Children Can Learn from Divorce

When filing for divorce in Pasadena , parents often worry about how the split will affect their children. It's natural to be concerned for the welfare of your children, but keep in mind that divorce can be a positive learning experience for kids if their parents continue to work together to keep the lines of communication open. Here are five lessons children can learn from your divorce: Marriage ...

Who Pays for Daycare After Divorce?

For parents of young children, childcare is a major household expense. So it's not surprising that who pays for daycare is often a concern during a Pasadena divorce . Typically, the court will order that each parent pay fifty percent of the daycare expenses that are necessary for the custodial parent to be employed full time. However, if the parents have widely varying incomes, a different ...

What Happens to Vehicles After a Divorce?

Next to the marital home and any retirement accounts, vehicles tend to be the most fought over asset during a Pasadena divorce . It's important to remember that vehicles are not necessarily the property of the person who holds the title. Even if one spouse has a sole title to the vehicle, California might consider it marital property. Marital property belongs to both spouses equally and needs to ...

A Holiday Gift for more than 100 Local School Children

his year our firm was honored to partner with Foothill Unity Center by supporting its 4 th annual Mobile Dental Clinic. Earlier this year, the firm's partners, associates, staff, friends and colleagues all contributed to fundraising efforts during our 10-Year Anniversary Monte Carlo charity event benefitting this very important cause. This summer Partners Don Schweitzer and Kayla Horacek, along ...

20 Questions to Ask Your Divorce Attorney

The game "20 Questions" is usually played at parties, but a modified version of this game can be helpful when you're trying to choose an attorney to represent you during your Pasadena divorce . It's generally recommended that you meet with three to five attorneys before choosing legal representation. Here are some questions you should ask during your initial meeting. Where did you attend law ...

Divorcing a Verbally Abusive Spouse

Verbal abuse is one surprisingly common reason for people to file for divorce in Pasadena . Obviously, everyone loses their temper once in a while and says things they later regret. This is understandable, but not to be confused with a truly abusive relationship. Verbal abuse refers to a repeated pattern of: Yelling Swearing Screaming Name calling Intentional put downs Threats of physical ...